9N split

[kdp_hou]

I inherited my wife's grandfather's 39 9N a while back. It was running when it was parked, but that was five years ago. Lots of work to do to get it running again.

It's missing some teeth on the ring gear, so that's job one.

Yesterday, I ground the steering wheel off (had to) and pulled the hood. Today, my uncle came over and we finished the split and pulled the flywheel.

While it's open, I'm going to replace the throwout bearing and the transmission seal.

I set up my video camera and uploaded the highlights to Youtube.

Day 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glIFRTomsDA

Day 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB_gUdH1duw

 

[Mike OH]

You guys work a whole lot faster than I do. LOL
I assume you put a new steering wheel on and didn't just glue the old one back together.
Just kidding. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Butch PA]

cool double time video, you should add some classical music with the video, it would add a little something extra.
Loved what you were doing.

 

[Anonymous-0]

So, you are splitt'N. Probably simply a "stuck clutch."

Why don't you start running the N aroud awhile with the tranny in neutral and towed by a FORD PRODUCT?

Next time block down the clutch pedal and save splitt'N.

John,PA

 

[HCooke]

Enjoyed the video. Use about 4 7/16" bolts with the
heads cut off as guides when putting her back
together.

 

[heybusdriver]

Wow , you work fast , enjoyed the video though


Stan

8N 146710
8N 179555
8N 197904
8N 199000
8N 254079
8N 362039

 

[Anonymous-0]

When I split my 9N, I had the back section resting on a jack stand. The stand was placed under the tranny housing.

I laid a piece of 3/4inch plywood about 8 feet long by 2 ft. wide under the front section.

Then I used the old floor jack with a small piece of plywood under the oil pan. Careful attention was put to balancing the front section on the jack.

After the bell housing bolts were pulled, I simply pulled the front section away from the rear section. Then I could bring the front section away approx 4 feet apart from the rear section.

After I replaced the clutch plate, throw out bearing and PILOT bearing, I was ready to put her back together.

To keep things going STRAIGHT. I rounded-up two 3/8 inch threaded rods approx 2 ft long. I used the rods to keep the front section LINED up as I SLOWLY pushed the front section back into place.

It was a very interesting challenge to do this type of service while just enjoying the shade from the old maple tree in the back yard on a pretty warm day.

After the tractor was pushed back together, I finished cleaning the old grease and years of memories, I decided to paint "doll her up".

So, I guess that I am a real shade tree mechanic.

Moral to the story: A heavy NAPA floor jack, a jack stand, and most importantly, some plywood can put a fella back in BUSINESS.

John,PA

 

[Ultradog MN]

Great videos!
I'd like to know what kind of pills you were taking there so I could work that fast
Good job too. You'd be surprised how many guys have to wring their hands, ask about 25 questions and get a whole bunch of encouragement from the board here to do that simple job.

 

[8NPutter]

Great video!
I have the popcorn ready waiting for part 3.
Don"t add music, the squeaky voices and hammering are great. Thanks for sharing.

 

[kdp_hou]

Thanks everybody. We've been getting a lot of rain, so I've been working in the garage.

The clutch plate was missing a bolt head - turns out a previous owner twisted it off and figured the remaining five would do the trick. It appears to have, but I Easy-Outted the stub anyway and got a replacement.

I also stopped by Grainger and picked up a 6203-2ZJ equivalent to replace the pilot bearing. Is there any particular way the old one needs to come out? I'm assuming I can just drift it out one way or the other.

 

[kdp_hou]

Well, turns out you can drift it out from the clutch side and chase it with a new one. Something tells me it could have gone the other way too.

 

[kdp_hou]

Not being intimately familiar with the ins and outs of these machines, I never even noticed the little stubbly bit by my left foot. Upon inspection, it almost looks like a lever of some kind that was broken off and painted over.

Well, well. Turns out I've got a Sherman something or the other. It's painted leaky-greasy black, but from the shape, I'd guess it's a Combination.

I'm going to do my homework, but if someone can shortcut me and tell me how this affects my '15 minute oil seal cheap' plans, I'd appreciate it. First blush (and my FO-4) leads me to believe it's either gotta come out or I've gotta give the seal replacement a pass and go hire a clutch alignment tool.